ACIL Allen (an independent economics, policy and strategy advisory firm) estimates once operational, Lumsden Point will add $22.6 billion in Gross Domestic Product and create an additional 6,204 full-time equivalent jobs across Australia to 2032-33.
Lumsden Point is expected to save 3.6 million tonnes of emissions by 2055 by supporting direct shipping to the Pilbara and providing a pathway for renewable energy infrastructure.
Pilbara Ports is committed to minimising dust generated during construction of Lumsden Point. We have controls in place to minimise dust including regular watering of unsealed roads and construction areas.
No. Trade through Lumsden Point has ceased to allow construction. Allowing trade would interrupt works and add significant delays to the development timeline.
The project is expected to generate an average of 3,600 full-time jobs per year over the life of the project.
The scale of project means both local and FIFO resources are required. Pilbara Ports is committed to providing local business with opportunities to work on the Lumsden project and encourages the involvement of the local workforce.
Pilbara Ports implements State Government procurement initiatives to ensure more jobs and business opportunities are given to Western Australians, including implementing the following government policies to its procurement processes:
Tenders for the major packages of work are advertised on the Tenders WA website.
Works Package 8a Headworks - Water Mains Extension is currently active and can be viewed online via www.tenders.wa.gov.au.
Check the project delivery page for work package details.
Pilbara Ports engaged with the Kariyarra Traditional Owners as a part of the consultation process to obtain heritage approvals under section 18 of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972. Approval was granted in June 2016.
The Kariyarra Traditional Owners have also been engaged about the development of the general cargo wharf and for the naming of roads within the project’s boundaries.
Pilbara Ports will continue to provide updates to the Kariyarra Traditional Owners on the project and timings as works progress.
Yes, Pilbara Ports has received State approval under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Act 1986.
View further information via the statutory environmental approvals and permits page.
Pilbara Ports has developed a Construction and Dredge Management Plan which includes monitoring and management of mangrove health, benthic communities and habitats and water quality and will be implemented during construction to negate potential environmental impacts.
Management actions include routine mangrove health surveys and sedimentation, and water quality monitoring.